The music of Carl Nielsen holds a very special place for Danes, defining the nation's musical voice for over a century and reflecting the soul of Denmark. Nielsen was a violinist from childhood, his early Sonata in G major having 'a scent of Mozartian youth,' while the newly published Romance in G major was dedicated to his first teacher. Mature works include the Second Violin Sonata, 'a work unparalleled in the sonata literature,' and the Prelude, Theme and Variations inspired by Bach's Chaconne for solo violin. This collection represents the first ever recording of Nielsen's complete music for violin solo or with piano.

Tracklist:

Violin Sonata No. 1 In A Major, Op. 9, Fs 20: I. Allegro Glorioso
Violin Sonata No. 1 In A Major, Op. 9, Fs 20: II. Andante
Violin Sonata No. 1 In A Major, Op. 9, Fs 20: III. Allegro Piacevole É Giovanile
Violin Sonata No. 2, Op. 35, Fs 64: I. Allegro Con Tiepidézza
Violin Sonata No. 2, Op. 35, Fs 64: II. Molto Adagio
Violin Sonata No. 2, Op. 35, Fs 64: III. Allegro Piacévole
Prelude, Theme & Variations, Op. 48, Fs 104: Præludium
Prelude, Theme & Variations, Op. 48, Fs 104: Tema. Andante
Prelude, Theme & Variations, Op. 48, Fs 104: Var. 1, Più Mosso
Prelude, Theme & Variations, Op. 48, Fs 104: Var. 2, Andantino Quasi Allegretto
Prelude, Theme & Variations, Op. 48, Fs 104: Var. 3, Andante Espressivo
Prelude, Theme & Variations, Op. 48, Fs 104: Var. 4, Poco Allegro, Molto Ritmico
Prelude, Theme & Variations, Op. 48, Fs 104: Var. 5, Più Mosso
Prelude, Theme & Variations, Op. 48, Fs 104: Var. 6, Tempo Giusto
Prelude, Theme & Variations, Op. 48, Fs 104: Var. 7, Presto
Prelude, Theme & Variations, Op. 48, Fs 104: Var. 8, Poco Adagio
Prelude, Theme & Variations, Op. 48, Fs 104: Tempo Di Tema
Preludio E Presto, Op. 52, Fs 128: I. Preludio. Con Fantasia
Preludio E Presto, Op. 52, Fs 128: II. Presto
Violin Sonata In G Major, Fs 3b: I. Allegro
Violin Sonata In G Major, Fs 3b: II. Andante Grazioso
Violin Sonata In G Major, Fs 3b: III. Scherzo
Romance In D Major
Romance In G Major, Fs 304
Polka In A Major, Fs 1
Grüss In G Major (Fragment)

UPC: 747313387076
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 9.11.20
Format: CD

Nielsen / Borup / Staupe - Complete Violin Solo (CD)